Editor’s note: The following listings have been edited to reflect the cancellations due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled online: Kwanzaa Celebration via Facebook, 5 p.m., Dec. 27; Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Family Event via Facebook, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 31; Virtual Fan Club: Narwhal and Jelly, all day, Jan. 5; Music and Movement via Facebook/YouTube, 4 p.m., Jan. 5; Kids Kitchen, all day, Jan. 7; Captain Cash: Grades 2-5, 11 a.m., Jan. 7.
ADVENTURES IN HISTORY VIRTUAL FAN CLUB, GRADES 1-6, Dec. 1 to 31. Do you love to think about what life was like in the past? If you love to read books like the “Magic Tree House,” the “I Survived” series, Nathan Hale’s “Hazardous Tales,” or the “American Girl” series then December’s virtual fan club is for you! You can get book recommendations, tell us about your favorite historical fiction books and movies, and test your history knowledge in the “time travel escape room.” The virtual club house can be found at mybcpl.org/kids.
BUILDER’S GUILD-VIRTUAL PROGRAM, Dec. 4 to 31. Join the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Builder’s Guild and participate in building challenges, exchange ideas, and share your creations in our virtual headquarters. LEGOs, K’Nex, Minecraft, and all building materials and formats welcome. This is an ongoing program — participate whenever you like. This month’s challenge is to build a spaceship. Email lbailey@mybcpl.org to join or visit the kids page of the BCPL website for more information.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 6 to 9 p.m., Jan. 8, Columbus Gymnastics Center, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The event is for ages 5 and older with a cost of $25. Children can spend the evening at the Columbus Gymnastics Center playing games, making crafts and enjoying open gym time while parents go out and enjoy the evening off. Spots are limited so sign up early. Register by Jan. 6 at www.columbusparksandrec.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? A free online program through Dec. 31 will guide participants through the creation of their spending and savings plan and provide practical resources for them to use in their own lives. The six-module course includes videos, interactive activities, self-assessments and downloadable spending tracking forms. The program is self-paced and can be completed at the viewer’s convenience. Participants should allow approximately four to six weeks to complete the modules and associated activities. After completion of the course, participants will understand how current money management practices affect financial security, how to establish good financial management practices and new habits that create personal financial security. Best practices that will be explored and discussed include identifying spending leaks, categorizing needs vs. wants, tracking expenses and establishing written financial goals. Registration: https://bit.ly/WDYMGOnline RegistrationLink.
A RACE CONVERSATION: A DIY BOOK DISCUSSION, ends Feb. 28. Read “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo and organize a discussion with people you know. For more information, contact araceconversation@gmail.com. Learn more at http://www.therepublic.com/2020/10/21/book-discussion-duo-creating-more– dialogue -on-race/
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussions with others who have served in the military. Attendees are able to share experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim are available seven days a week. You must pre-register for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled online: Kwanzaa Celebration via Facebook, 5 p.m., Dec. 27; All Book’d Book Club via Zoom, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 29; Skill Builders via Zoom, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 6; Let’s Go for a Little Hike via Zoom, 6 p.m., Jan. 7.
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC, 5 to 9:30 p.m., Jan. 11, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. This event is for ages 14 and older with a cost of $5. Bring your playgroup and meet some new players at Monday Night Magic at Donner Center. We will host casual play of modern, pauper, standard and commander. There will also be pack giveaways.
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Open to the public.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Sew Crazy Columbus, 5520 25th St., Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact marilyndesigned@aol.com with questions.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 p.m., first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the community’s past, including stories about growing up in the community of Hope, Hartsville, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Information: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The museum/visitor information center hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus is currently closed for winter upgrades. The museum will reopen in March of 2021. Special tours, library access and media center programs may still be scheduled during the closed months by calling 812-372-4356. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indiana museum.org/tcsteele.
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or rbrooks12@ivytech.edu.
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Handmade retail gallery of more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jennings county.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at svillegas@artsincolumbus.org. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth,” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by over 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, brncagal@att.net, brown coountyartgallery.org.
Ongoing
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m., the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 to 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities, all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.
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